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Shall ELDRED BLAINE RAWSON be retained in the office of Judge of the District Court of the Second Judicial District?

Unofficial result: Won — Eldred Blaine Rawson (Nonpartisan)

Source: electionresults.utah.gov

Davis County, Utah
Retention race

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Eldred Blaine Rawson

Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site

Second District Court judge since 2022, appointed by Governor Spencer J. Cox. He spent 28 years in private practice, focused on complex civil litigation and environmental and natural resources law.

Track record

Track record — General

General · 2 records

  • Was confirmed by the Utah Senate on a 25-0 vote as a judge of the Second District Court, after Governor Spencer Cox appointed him to replace retiring Judge David Hamilton.

    October 19, 2022

    Source: le.utah.gov

  • Joined the law firm Ray Quinney & Nebeker as a shareholder in its litigation section, after working at Holme Roberts & Owen. His practice covered environmental, natural resources, and business lawsuits.

    May 27, 2011

    Source: rqn.com

Track record — Impartiality

Impartiality · 1 favorable

  • Received a 12-0 vote to retain from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which found he meets or exceeds its standards in its 2026 report. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 93% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him. The report said he should work on being more decisive.

    October 15, 2026Favorable on Impartiality

    Source: judges.utah.gov

Track record — Legal Competence

Legal Competence · 1 favorable

  • Received a 12-0 vote to retain from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which found he meets or exceeds its standards in its 2026 report. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 93% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him. The report said he should work on being more decisive.

    October 15, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

    Source: judges.utah.gov

Sources: vote.utah.gov2